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LGBTQ Iraqis fear dark days ahead after anti-gay law

Baghdad, Iraq—When Saif Ali fled Iraq last year to escape threats and abuse over his sexual orientation, he always dreamed of someday returning. But a...

Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail

Iraq's parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalising same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a...

Rockets fired from northern Iraq at US-led coalition base in Syria

BAGHDAD – Rockets were fired late Sunday from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security...

‘Bombing’ hits Iraq military base—security sources

Baghdad, Iraq—A "bombing" overnight Friday hit a military base in central Iraq housing army troops and pro-Iranian paramilitaries, two security sources said. The explosion hit...

Reconstructing PH football team continues, says coach

REBUILDING the Philippine national men’s football team will continue following its 0-5 loss to Iraq in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifying encounter...

PH national football team welcomes 7 newcomers

SEVEN new faces were included to the Philippine national men’s football team after new head coach Tom Saintfiet finalized the roster for the squad’s...

US retaliatory air strikes hit Iran-linked sites in Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON -- The United States launched air strikes against Iranian forces and allied militias in Iraq and Syria on Friday, with President Joe Biden...

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail

Islamabad, Pakistan - Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison, less than two weeks before the country votes...

2 dead in US strikes against Iran-backed armed groups

BAGHDAD, Iraq—US forces bombed sites used by Iran-backed militants in Iraq early Wednesday after a spate of attacks targeting US personnel, Pentagon chief Lloyd...

Basrah gets boost

A new climate change adaptation initiative is due to get underway in southern Iraq, after the Basrah Gas Company (BGC) and the UN World...

Tehran-backed militants strike US-led alliance base in Iraq

Washington, DC – Iran-backed militants launched ballistic missiles at a base hosting US forces in western Iraq, causing one Iraqi and possible American casualties,...

Iran-backed militants strike US-led coalition base in Iraq

Iran-backed militants launched ballistic missiles at a base hosting US forces in western Iraq, causing one Iraqi and possible American casualties, the US Central...

Dollar restrictions weigh on Iraq daily life

In Iraq's southern city of Basra, Al-Harith Hassan has been struggling to withdraw his salary in dollars for months as the government tries to...

Fresh US air strikes kill 5 pro-Iran fighters

BAGHDAD, Iraq—US fighter jets struck two targets in Iraq early on Wednesday killing five pro-Iran fighters in retaliation for repeated attacks on US troops...
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